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Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After over 30 years, Ribfest, a celebrated summer tradition in Naperville known for its competitive barbecue and concerts, ends due to venue changes and financial challenges, marking a significant loss to the community. Daily Herald
- ➤ Naperville hosts a variety of weekend activities including a Senate Transportation Committee hearing on public transit improvements, recreational opportunities at Centennial Beach, and cultural events like the India Day Parade. Positively Naperville
- ➤ In Naperville, a community dinner celebrated the collective effort of neighbors raising a barn at the Schwartz farm, reflecting a common practice of mutual aid in the 1800s and early 1900s. Naperville Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DuPage County Forest Preserve is set for a significant $43.9 million upgrade to its maintenance facilities to enhance operations and safety. Daily Herald
- ➤ Naperville will host a Styrofoam recycling event, sponsored by the Noon Lions Club and Naperville Environment Task Force, to reduce landfill waste and support sustainability efforts. Positively Naperville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After overcoming multiple heart surgeries and cancer, 18-year-old Kameryn Rasberry launched a mental wellness website for teens, earning the Girl Scouts' highest honor. Naperville Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lauren McLaughlin, known for her online ice cream reviews, sells homemade ice cream sandwiches in Naperville and Warrenville neighborhoods from her Cookies & Cream Cruiser. Naperville News 17
- ➤ 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, known for offering more than 20,000 drink combinations, has been installed in Naperville, Illinois, marking its closest location to the Chicago area. FOX 32
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